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10-year-old Luling girl wows in first 4-H competition
When Madison Jacob’s name came up for top performance in the 13 and under category at the 4-H/FFA state horse show, she was shocked. […]
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Norco petrochem company gets assistance for $41.5M expansion
The St. Charles Parish Council gave the last approval needed to give W.R. Grace & Co. an Industrial Tax Exemption on a $41.5 million expansion at its Norco facility. […]
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3 St. Charles natives tell their story in book
For three St. Charles Parish women, telling their life’s story in a soon-to-be released book, “Dear Young Woman,” became an empowering experience and one they hope to pass on to generations to come. […]
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Schools adding mental health program to support students
The beginning stages of a developing mental health program to support students at St. Charles Parish Public Schools will be implemented in the coming months, following unanimous approval by the parish’s School Board at its monthly meeting in August. […]
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Parish President Candidate Spotlight – Part 1 of 3
Jewell says parish will reach full potential under his leadership […]
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HHS Class of 1980 rallies around classmate after wife’s death
Nancy Parker’s tragic death has left heartache across the area, particularly in St. Charles Parish where her husband, Glynn Boyd, grew up. Now, Boyd’s Hahnville High Class of 1980 wants to help a classmate and […]
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The man who started it all dies at age 70
Vernon Higgins died as he lived – king of the Krewe of Lul. Although it was his first time as parade royalty, it was certainly not his first time riding in a parade that he […]
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Candidates for parish president promise hurricane protection, jobs and economic growth
Incumbent Larry Cochran, along with opponents Reanda Fields-Pierre and Matt Jewell, told a packed room at Destrehan Plantation why they are the best candidate for St. Charles Parish president. Tuesday’s forum, held by the River […]
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Man convicted of stealing 12K from Catfish Festival now charged with hundreds of counts of fraud
Wayne Guillot Jr.,who was convicted in 2016 after pleading guilty to stealing more than $12,000 from the 2014 Catfish Festival, was recently arrested and charged with more than 600 counts of bank and computer fraud, […]
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Norco native turned early inspirations into musical fame
While saxophonist Quintin Gerard W. had already exhibited talent that gave him the potential to do great things as a musician, he fondly recalls one conversation years ago that gave him the direction he needed to funnel it. […]
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St. Charles Parish named state’s second best school district
As school ramps back up and into the new year, St. Charles Parish Public Schools received some very high praise recently. St. Charles Parish’s school system was ranked Louisiana’s second best overall district while earning […]
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Registrar of Voters office is doubling in size for easier voting
An expansion is underway at the St. Charles Parish Courthouse that is nearly doubling the size of the Registrar of Voters office, just in time for this year’s election. “It will make it more convenient […]
